The Beat Of The Brass

This 1968 release highlights a distinct shift for the ensemble. Herb Alpert provides lead vocals on This Guy's In Love With You, a move that surprised many listeners accustomed to his trumpet playing. This shift showed that the group possessed appeal that reached past their established instrumental format.

The production reflects the smooth and relaxed atmosphere common to A&M records produced during that period. With arrangements that combine pop sensibilities and Latin jazz elements, the result is a mellow record that evokes the feeling of a bright day in California.